Pruning and training

We show you how to generate new plants from old, by lifting and dividing.

As the flowers fade, discover which plants can be propagated by dividing them.

All you need to know about deadheading hydrangeas

We list nine garden plants to deadhead in the summer months.

Discover the best ways to train various fruiting plants.

Climbing plants need a little help in order to produce the best results. Read on for tips and ideas.

Discover three ways to train fruit trees so that they look attractive but take up little space - as cordons, espaliers or fans.

We reveal 11 plants to Chelsea chop, to control their flowering and ensure a stunning summer performance.

Discover how to do the 'Chelsea chop' – cutting back perennials in late May for better blooms later in the summer.

Find out how to prune cane fruits such as summer-fruiting raspberries, blackberries, loganberries and tayberries, in our expert guide.

Get advice on pruning half-hardy shrubs in spring, including lavender, camellias and rhododendrons.

Prune like a professional with these expert tips.

We reveal eight of the most important garden plants to prune in summer, to prevent disease.

Read our tips on pruning deciduous hedges such as beech, hornbeam and fuchsia.

Find out how to prune vigorous climbing plants like rambling roses, honeysuckle and wisteria.

Fierce winter gales can damage plants by loosening their roots – discover how to protect them.

Discover which pruning tool suits which type of job in the garden.

Advice on growing and caring for a peach tree, in our Grow Guide.

Pruning can make or break a plant. Find out how to avoid seven common pruning mistakes, in our guide.

Discover why it's important to prune many plants over winter and follow our handy tips for success.